Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ May 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Associate Dean for Simulation and Experiential Learning. This role involves leading strategic initiatives to incorporate advanced simulation techniques into the nursing curriculum, developing partnerships with clinical and community organizations, assuring the quality of experiential learning, and overseeing simulation-based education programs for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Highlights

Lead integration of innovative simulation methodologies into nursing curriculum.
Develop and strengthen partnerships with clinical and community partners.
Ensure high-quality, evidence-based experiential learning preparing students for practical nursing roles.
Oversee and expand simulation-based education across undergraduate and graduate nursing programs.
Requires a doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field and faculty rank eligibility at associate or full professor level.
Minimum five years of leadership experience in simulation-based education or experiential learning within academic or healthcare settings.
Active, unencumbered RN license or eligibility for licensure in North Carolina.
Expertise in simulation pedagogy, debriefing, curriculum development, faculty mentorship, and interprofessional collaboration.
Preferred qualifications include simulation education certification, experience with emerging simulation technologies, grant-writing, and national recognition in the field.
Position includes faculty responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service, as well as administrative leadership.